On the occasion of World Water Day, a Mini Marathon was organised jointly by Army and HMWSSB at Artillery Centre Golconda, Hyderabad. Over 500 people from various walks of life participated in the run including ladies and children. The theme was 'Indian Army Rashtriya Ekta ka Pratik 'and 'Jalam-Jeevam'. Major General N Srinivas Rao, General Officer Commanding, Telangana and Andhra Sub Area flagged off the marathon. Shri M Dana Kishore, MD, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board awarded cash prizes to the winners in 5k and 10k runs. Brigadier RR Kumar, Commandant, Artillery Centre and senior Army and HMWSSB officers participated in the marathon.

The event was conducted in the Makhan Singh Athletics stadium is Artillery centre Hyderabad. Several officers and ladies from Army and HMWSSB participated in the event. Artillery centre band played melodious tunes for the spectators.

- G Surendra Babu

Major General N Srinivas Rao, GOC, TASA addressing the participants of Mini Marathon.

Mini Marathon organised jointly by Army and HMWSSB on the occasion of World Water Day at Artillery Centre Golconda, Hyderabad on March 22, 2018.